Prospective Sponsoring agencies for Financial Support for

Organising Conference / Seminar / Workshop / Symposium

Following are a tentative list of prospective sponsoring agencies for financial support for organising
symposium / seminar / conference / workshop. There can be more number of sponsoring agencies and
more number of schemes, which the faculty members are requested to individually make efforts and
apply. The information given below is not complete and may change. Hence the faculty members are
also requested to visit the respective notices/web sites for detailed and updated information.

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)

CSIR's Symposium Grant is provided for organizing a symposium / seminar / conference /
workshop etc. in India.
Application Proforma: http://csirhrdg.res.in/smform.doc
Symposium / Conference Grant-in-Aid Bill Format:
http://csirhrdg.res.in/smgrantinbillform.doc
Form GFR-19 A: http://csirhrdg.res.in/SM%20FORM%20GFR%2019.pdf

Science and Engineering Research Board (DST)

The Programme extends partial support on a selective basis, for organizing seminar /
symposia/ training programmes / workshops / conferences at national as well as international
level. The support is provided to Research Institutes/ Universities/Medical and Engineering
Colleges and other Academic Institutes/ Professional Bodies who organize such events for
the scientific community to keep them abreast of the latest developments in their specific
areas. The support is generally given for encouraging participation of young scientists and
research workers in such events and publication of proceedings / abstracts for wider
dissemination. The Programme also supports S&T Professional bodies.
Formats and Guidelines: http://www.serb.gov.in/formats.php#apbs

Department of Biotechnology (DBT)

DBT provides financial assistance towards organizing Conference/ Seminar/ Symposium/
Workshop and Travel support to the researchers for presenting their papers in the conferences
which are being organised outside the country. It also extends support for organising DBT
stalls in Exhibitions held with in the country as well as outside the country. Financial
supports are also provided for organising Popular Lectures. The collective term for these four
Note: Deadlines & Links are subject to change. The prospective PIs should check the funding organizations website to verify the
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activities is CTEP (Conference, Travel, Exhibition and Popular Lectures). The collective term
for these four activities is CTEP (Conference, Travel, Exhibition and Popular Lectures).
For More Details: http://dbtctep.gov.in/

European Molecular Biology Organization

The EMBO Courses and Workshops Programme funds conferences, workshops, practical
courses and symposia that promote collaborations and exchange in the latest life science
advances.
For More Details:
http://newsletters.embo.org/news/events_call_to_organizers/june2013/index.html

Indian Council for Medical Research

The Council provides partial financial assistance for organising Seminars/ Symposia/
Workshops.
For Application form: http://icmr.nic.in/seminar_form.doc
For More details: http://icmr.nic.in/icmrnews/seminar.htm

Indian National Node for Neuro Informatics

INCNE aids financial support to Indian workshops and short courses in the area of
Neuroinformatics and Computational Neuroscience. These applications will be reviewed
twice a year in a competitive manner as support is very limited.
Application for Seminar Series in Neuroinformatics:
http://innni.ncbs.res.in/node/add/seminar-series
Application for Workshops/Courses in Neuroinformatics and Computational Neuroscience:
http://innni.ncbs.res.in/node/add/workshop-support
For More Details: http://innni.ncbs.res.in/incne

The Lady Tata Memorial Trust

The trust offers partial financial assistance to Indian Scientific Research Institutions /
Laboratories / Bodies for holding Seminars / Conferences / Meetings, etc., within the country
as per its disbursal criteria.
For application form: http://www.ladytatatrust.org/download/PROFORMA-SYMPOSIA-
FINSUPPORT.doc
For More Details: http://www.ladytatatrust.org/
Note: Deadlines & Links are subject to change. The prospective PIs should check the funding organizations website to verify the
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TWAS
TWAS is a programme unit within the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural
Organization (UNESCO). With funds provided by the Italian government, TWAS encourages
the organization of high-level international and regional scientific activities in developing
countries by offering financial assistance to the organizers of such events. Deadlines for
applications: 1 June for meetings to be held during January-June of the following year, and 1
December for meetings to be held during July-December of the following year. Grants are
offered for meetings in the following fields of natural sciences: agricultural, biological,
chemical, engineering, geological and medical sciences.
Application form: http://twas.ictp.it/common/files/files-mtgs/SMe.doc/view
For more details: http://twas.ictp.it/prog/meetings/support-for-international-scientific-
meetings

Armaments Research Board (DRDO)

DRDO is promoting innovative/basic research among Academic and Research Institutions
across the country through Grant-in-Aid schemes of Research Boards and Dte of ER & IPR.
Under these schemes, grants are offered to research
organizations/universities/departments/laboratories to carry out research in basic sciences and
engineering, setting up of basic facilities/infrastructures and conduct of conference/seminars/
symposia/ workshops etc.
For Area of interest and formats: http://drdo.gov.in/drdo/English/index.jsp?pg=armreb.jsp

Board of Research in Nuclear Sciences (BRNS)

BRNS considers presentation and discussion of the results of R & D in open meetings as an
important activity for the promotion of science and technology. Seminars and workshops are
sponsored to promote interaction among active workers. Major national symposia have
already been established in areas like nuclear and solid state physics, high energy physics,
radiation and photochemistry, radiation and environmental sciences. Organizations seeking
financial support to organize syposia and conferences should send the application in the
prescribed format

For formats: http://barc.gov.in/brns/brns_symposia.html

Note: Deadlines & Links are subject to change. The prospective PIs should check the funding organizations website to verify the
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National Board for Higher Mathematics (NBHM) (DAE)

The NBHM has various schemes to provide financial support to institutions and individuals
to strengthen the mathematical base/potential through study, exchange or other such
programs. NBHM provides financial assistance for holding national and international
conferences/ workshops/seminars. The quantum of assistance depends on each proposal but
will not usually exceed Rs. 1,50,000/- (Rupees one lakh fifty thousand only) for an
international conference, and Rs. 80,000/- (Rupees Eighty Thousand only) for a national
conference.
Application forms: http://www.nbhm.dae.gov.in/forms/conference.pdf
Brochure: http://www.nbhm.dae.gov.in/forms/brochure.doc

Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)

Under RESPOND programme, financial support is provided to Academic Institutes,
Universities, Technical Societies/Associations and others towards organizing Seminars /
Symposia / Conference / Workshops etc with themes of relevance to ISRO.
Application form: http://www.isro.org/scripts/srseminar-form.aspx

Indian Council of Medical Research

The Council provides partial financial assistance for organising Seminars/ Symposia/
Workshops.
Application forms: http://www.icmr.nic.in/seminar_form.doc
For More Details: http://www.icmr.nic.in/icmrnews/seminar.htm

Department of Electronics and Information Technology

DIT support for organizing Conferences, Seminars, Workshops, Symposiums etc. in select
areas of Electronics, Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Formats: http://www.mit.gov.in/content/proforma
For More Details: http://deity.gov.in/content/guidelines-submission-ict

Ministry of Earth Sciences

The ministry provides financial assistance for organising both National and International
Seminars/ Symposia/ Workshops
Application form& Guidelines: http://dod.nic.in/bilngual__LATEST.pdf
Note: Deadlines & Links are subject to change. The prospective PIs should check the funding organizations website to verify the
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Utilisation Certificate format: http://dod.nic.in/sswc-uc.pdf

Ministry of Environment & Forests (MoEF)

Seminars / symposia / workshops / conferences proposals for financial assistance should have
focus on environment related subjects and or environmental awareness amongst masses.
Guidelines: http://moef.nic.in/assets/Guidelines-ee-10012013.pdf
Application form: http://envfor.nic.in/sites/default/files/Application_Seminar27122012_4.pdf

Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE)

The Ministry provides support to universities, academic institutions/colleges, non-
governmental organizations, Government Departments, etc. for organizing workshops,
seminars, conferences to provide a forum for professionals, students, policy-makers,
managers, economists, industry representatives, etc., to interact and share their views on
identified thrust areas related to renewable or any other emerging area impinging on
technology, innovation in regard to renewables.
For Guidelines and Formats: http://mnre.gov.in/file-manager/UserFiles/seminar-symposia-
mnre-2013.pdf

Ministry of Food Processing Industries

The promotional activities of the Ministry are aimed at generating awareness about food
processing sector, its growth potential and attractiveness of this sector as an investment
destination. Under the scheme, financial assistance is provided for organizing
Seminars/Workshops,Studies / Surveys, Exhibitions/Fairs and Study Tours. Scheme also
provides for participation of the Ministry in National/International exhibitions/fairs to
disseminate information regarding food processing industries, familiarizing the entrepreneurs
in modern technologies of production and packaging, development of market and
popularization of products as well as attracting investments into the sector etc.
Government/Academic Bodies, Industry Associations, NGOs, Cooperatives and other private
agencies etc. are eligible to seek assistance under the scheme.
Guidelines: http://mofpi.nic.in/WriteReaddata/PROMOTIONAL_ACTIVITIES.pdf

Note: Deadlines & Links are subject to change. The prospective PIs should check the funding organizations website to verify the
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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation
National Academy of Statistical Administration (NASA) has decided to support the
Universities in organizing one day workshops/seminars having adequate relevance to
increasing awareness in the field of Official Statistics. Senior Officers from NASA, CSO or
other Ministries would interact with the faculty and students at the Universities.
Interested Universities may send their proposal to NASA, well in advance at
rc.nasa.india@gmail.com
For more details: http://mospi.nic.in/Mospi_New/site/inner.aspx?status=3&menu_id=225

Japan Society for the Promotion of Science (International)

JSPS invites proposals for research seminar proposals in prescribed format on various topics.

For Guidelines & Forms: http://www.jsps.go.jp/english/e-bilat/call.html

Note: Deadlines & Links are subject to change. The prospective PIs should check the funding organizations website to verify the
6 most current program information.